Materials Researcher - Metals

Research And Development Team Member

As a valued member of GM's Research and Development team, you will play a pivotal role in advancing next-generation lightweighting technologies. You'll drive innovation by proposing new research directions, developing technical plans, and executing experiments to generate critical data and validate novel concepts. Your work will result in high-quality research reports, external publications, and records of invention that capture key insights and technical breakthroughs in your field.

Lead and execute collaborative scientific and engineering research to advance metallic technologies for vehicle lightweighting

Drive strategic internal and external partnerships to accelerate innovation and knowledge exchange

Stay current with state-of-the-art developments in relevant materials science and manufacturing domains

Deliver high-quality technical reports and presentations to effectively communicate research findings and recommendations

Develop and protect intellectual property by generating records of invention and patentable concepts

Support cross-functional teams by contributing technical expertise and helping colleagues achieve project objectives

Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with a materials focus, or Chemical Engineering with metallurgical applications

Strong understanding of structural simulation principles and experience applying computational tools to analyze material behavior

Experience developing simulation tools for evaluating both performance and manufacturing processes

Familiarity with metallic processing techniques, including forming, joining, and heat treatment

Knowledge of metallic testing procedures and hands-on experience with equipment such as mechanical test frames and thermal analysis instruments

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with GM's internal teams and external partners

Experience with advanced numerical methods and fluency in at least one programming language such as Fortran, C++, or Python

Proven ability to transition products from prototype development to high-volume manufacturing

Knowledge of key manufacturing processes including casting, stamping, and computed tomography (CT) for material evaluation

Strong publication record demonstrating impactful research and technical contributions